Comments on: What teeth whitening methods can I use that won’t hurt my sensitive teeth?

By: Jessica T

Jessica T — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:58:50 +0000

My mother uses this toothpast called Sensodyne and it really works! The key ingredient in most teeth whitening products is Hydrogen Peroxide. I suggest you brush your teeth with Sensodyne first then the Hydrogen Peroxide.

By: healthwise357

healthwise357 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:54:07 +0000

consulting a dentist is the best way to be able to choose the best, safe and effective teeth whitening system. he may recommend you a good teeth whitener that contains good quality ingredients that will not harm teeth and gums. some teeth whitening kits contain harmful ingredients that can cause gum problems.

stained teeth are caused by the foods and drinks that you consume that can possibly discolor teeth like red wine, tea, coffee, colas and chocolates and more. it is best that you refrain from consuming them. if not, then you can use a straw when drinking. proper brushing and flossing will help remove stains after eating. visit for more tips on how to whiten teeth.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:54:58 +0000

Tooth whitening systems CAUSE sensitivity in teeth and there is nothing that can be done about that. It is because teeth are a living substance and react to pain the same way any other part of the body does. The way these systems work is that they remove the extrinsic staining from your teeth, and to do that, the whitening system has to “get in to the enamel” so to speak, and that can cause irritation. So, what you are experiencing with tooth whitening systems is normal.

If you can afford it, you can go to a dentist and have a professional whitening done. This will also cause sensitivity, but the sensitivity will be done all at once, and you will walk out of there with all the whitening you need. From there, you can then use a toothpaste to minimize the sensitivity, such as Sensodyne.

As for the recommendation about using straight baking soda, this will neither whiten your teeth and may actually do damage. There is nothing wrong with doing this on occasion, but continued practice of this can lead to enamal erosion. I hope this helps.

By: holy molar :)

holy molar :) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:35:35 +0000

Whitening methods can make your teeth sensitive, and since you ALREADY have sensitive teeth, I don’t think there is much you can do to prevent it. I would talk to your dentist first, he/she might know of something that will work for you.

By: Fluttering Leaves

Fluttering Leaves — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:02:41 +0000

I would recommend talking to your dentist as they will have treatments they can offer you (and other ideas).

An old way of doing it is brushing with a baking soda paste every day. Then there are the whitening toothpastes.